National Republican., 1887-01-19

With view OF presenting 10 tne puollc
the opinions Of the members Of the present
Congress on the proposition to remit the
duty on sugar aud tobacco the NATIONAL
RapuBLIcAN to-day continues its inter.
views with number Of representatives on
those subjects.
Mr.. Carleton, Of Michigan: 81 am opposed
to removing the tax on either tobacco or
whisky. Have not given much thought to
the sugar question, but would like to see
reduction OF the duty. favor, and favor
strongly, a reduction OF the tariff generally.
j see no reason why we should continue
the war taxes twenty-five years after the
war has closed.n
Mr. Davidson, Of Alabama: ~ am not In
favor OF reducing the tariff In Isolated cases;
there should be general reduction all
around. have not thought sufficiently on
the tobacco question; would not express
any opinion Us YETI
Mr.. Eldredge, Of Michigan: "I am op.
posed to any decrease In the revenue taxes
on tobacco or whisky. To remove them
would be to afford an excuse for continu
ing the present protective tariff. Besides,
they are mole equally distributed and easily
paid than any other tax. 1t would be a
good idea, II It were possible, TO tax both
tobacco and whisky out OF existence. i am
in favor OF reduction Of the duty on sugar,
but would not vote TO mako II free
Mr.. Ford, of Indiana: Taxation should
be reduced, ana II II can be more easily
done ON tobacco than on anything else |
would support the reduction. Tariff legis-
1ation should have the preference by all
means. Let the internal revenue question
take second place. / am little dubious as
to what should do With sugar. | think q
reduction OF the duty would be good. The
tariff should be generally revised"
Mr.. Hemphill, OF South Carolina; ~ am,
on general prlncples, opposed to removal
Of the tobacco tax. 1t might, perhaps, be
accomplished by compromise, and under
favorable circumstances might vote for
reduction. Have never given serious con-
sideration to the sugar question; | don't
think would support an independent prop
osition to relieve sugar, but would approve
reduction In connection with general re-
vision of duties on necessaries."
Mr.. Gay, Of Louisiana: "0ut and out in
favor Of removing the internal revenue tax
on tobacco. The great ana increasing cry
for reduction OF general taxation must
be heard and heeded. IL the representa-
tives in the House, OF the various interets
OF the country, were to meet and amicably
adjust their differences on the tariff gener-
ally, we would meet them In spirit of fair
ness on the sugar question"
Mr.. Hill, OF Ohio: 81 would oppose any
attempt to remove the tax on whisky and
cigare, but favor decidedly relieving smok-
ing and chewing tobacco, because they are
used by the laboring man, and he Is the
man who ought to be looked after. ] am
strongly for free sugar; ia fact, would put
all the necessaries OF life on the free list,
and think Congress ought to take such
action, and then, II further taxation is ne
cessary, let tho luxuries bear the burden"
Mr.. Ward, Of Indiana: ~ am decidedly
opposed to the removal OF the tobacco or
whisky tax until the pension debt Is paid.
Would be willing to see reduction on
sugar duty"
Mr.. Anderson, of Ohio "The tax on
tobacco should not be removed. would
oppose any attempt to interfere with the
internal revenue laws. favor reduction
in the tariff on sugar, but doubt the pro-
priety of putting It on the free list.''
Mr.. Seymour, of Connecticut son gen.
eral principles / am opposed to any reduc-
tion Of the tax on tobacco. When the mat.
ter comes up for discussion may change
my views somewhat. l am In favor OF
placing our taxes on luxuries generally and
relieving the articles OF common consump-
tion.n
Mr.. Swope, OF Pennsylvania: II am OPP
posed to any change in the taxes on to-
bacco or whiskey, because 1t will interfere
with the removal OF taxes more burdensome
to larger number of people; in other
words, am in favor of lowering the duties
on necessaries. Would like to see gen
eral reduction on tariff. Sugar should GER
tainly be one of the articles to be relieved. "
Mr.. Gibson, of Maryland: "Unqualiiiedly
opposed to removing the tobacco tax. l
favor reduction In our revenue, now too
extensive, but not ON tobacco or whisky.
regard those taxes as voluntary to very
great extent, and the reduction should be
on pecessaries. When the things that are
absolutely necessary are relieved-what we
Nx,,tn I,a. emit tt,y,a 81,
to consider the advlsablity OF reducing the
voluntary taxes. am for free sugar."
Mr. Merriman, of New York: ~ favor a
removal of the tobacco tax; In fact, would
vote for the repeal Of the entire internal
revenue laws. i am against any reduction
on sugar; In my opinion 1t is distnctively
revenue tax, not simply protective, for all
the receipts from the duty on sugar go into
the treasury. Sugar is as cheap as 1t can
be, and, in my Judgment, II the duty was
removed Its price would be higher.n
Mr.. Barnes, of Georgia, did "not care to
be interviewed on either subject. The pub
llcation OF my views would not be OF any
value to the public"
"The revenue tax on tobacco" said Mr.
Comstock, Of Michigan, "ls about the las,
thing would remove. The sooner We
relieve sugar Of the duty at present imposed
ON II the BETTER"
MIR. Ellsberry, of Ohio: ~ rather favo,
removing the tax on toblcco; would sup
port q reduction Of the duty on sugar.
would like to see a general reduction OF
tariff duties on all articles Of common
use."
Mr. Wheeler, Of Alabama: ~ am for 0
reduction Of the tax on tobacco, with view
to ultimately removing 1t entirely. l ia. OF
reduction on sugar."
Mr.. Scott, of Pennsylvania: ~ would
prefer not being interviewed. have not
"a fIaa att e,thf NJ
Mr.. Harris, Of Georgia "My position on
the committee on ways and means will pre-
vent my giving expression to any OF my
views until the matters come before the
House."
Mr.. Matson, of Indiana: ~ object to Q
removal Of the tobacco tax. would moi
support any endeavor to reduce the duty
j would be governed In my action by the
manner In which these things might come
up. We must give and take on all sucf
questions"
Mr.. Seney, of Alabama 'The tobacco tar
ought to be removed; It is war tax, AND
we need 1t no longer. The duty on sugar
would reduce. l am opposed TO removing
titled from fruits and alcohol used In tn,
arts; II would open the widest door fo
fraud; the whisky tax would then be 81
diminished that 1t would be as well Il
repeal the entire law. would repeal al
special license taxes. am In favor of
revision of the tariff, as much so as an,
Democrat in or out of Congress, but an
opposed to any scheme for revising tn
tariff which treats unfairly the agricultural
interests Of the country, or the purpose o
which may be TO destroy any industry
which, for the general good, ought to hav,
the protecting care OF the government
Nothing that may be done respecting TIN
repeal or reduction Of internal revenue tax
alton ought to stand in the way OF a thor
ough revision Of our tariff duties. am II
favor Of revising the tariff, provided 1t I
done IN spirit OF fairness to all interests.
Mr. Winans, OF Michigan: n am Opposes